VORA
VORADictionaryC1Procrastination
CEFR C1 — Advanced

Procrastination

Definition

(formal) The act of delaying or putting off tasks or decisions, often because of habit or because you are afraid of failure; habitual delay or postponement.

Example Sentences

1Chronic procrastination can have serious consequences for one's mental and physical health.
2Is procrastination a sign of laziness, or can it be a coping mechanism for stress and anxiety?
3The company's procrastination in addressing the issue led to a significant loss of public trust.
4Try to break down large tasks into smaller ones to avoid procrastination and increase productivity.
5There is a fine line between taking a break to recharge and falling into procrastination; learn to recognize the difference.

More C1 Words

🎧 Hear "Procrastination" pronounced & master it with spaced repetition — free →
VORA · Dictionary · Pricing
© 2026 VORA — voralingo.com · English vocabulary mastery from A1 to C2